Nursery Assistant

Family First Nurseries; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Childcare discount

Career development

Wellbeing support

Pension

DBS paid

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Family First Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Assistant at Cherrywood Nursery to help children learn, play and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will support EYFS activities, build relationships with families, and contribute to a warm, supportive team.

The role offers flexible hours (26 hours per week) with options for 4 or 5 days, access to tailored training and career progression, DBS paid for, and a caring culture that prioritises child welfare and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference daily.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Confident English

Experience in Early Years

Job description

Pirbright, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/07/2026

Hours:Part time (26 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)

Location: Cherrywood Nursery (local public transport + onsite parking)

At Cherrywood Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
• Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
• Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
• Company Pension and free on-site parking
• DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Build trusted relationships with children and families
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.

• A desire to learn and grow
• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Why Join Us?

Our bright, large rooms offer space for movement as well as calmer moments,with each room opening into its own outdoor area so children can move between indoor and outdoor play in a natural way . As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Cherrywood Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.